Pet Surrender
People feel they must give up their pets for a variety of reasons. At the MGCHS, our goal is to see companion animals remain in their homes as cherished family members. In addition, the ASPCA, America's leading animal welfare organization, offers this toll free pet care information 24 hours a day and 7 days a week.
Give your pet a second chance before surrendering by calling 1-888-721-9100.
We often see companion animals surrendered at our shelter for behavior problems, lack of time, or because the owner is moving to a place that doesn't allow pets. If these situations are the reasons you are considering surrendering your animal, we do ask that you read the following information on our web site to see if your pet can better fit into your lifestyle.
For example, if you keep your dog outdoors only, you are probably seeing behaviors like jumping, barking, digging, chewing or escaping the yard. Dogs are social animals. When they are isolated and alone in the backyard, they deal with their anxiety by acting out in ways you don't like. By letting your dog inside when you're home, allowing it to sleep indoors at night and by following a few training tips found on this web site, your pooch can turn into a relaxed, well-behaved member of the family.
Perhaps your cat is not using the litter box and you are tired of cleaning up after him. We offer a lot of information on how to help your cat once again use its litter box and live happily ever after in your home.
If you are moving, it is possible to find animal-friendly housing. We like People With Pets' directory of houses, apartments, and hotels for... people with pets. Also, check out these Tips for Renters from PAWS.org, and housing tips offered by petfinder.com.
Can You Make it Work After All?
Please visit our section on pet care and behavior tips and see if you can help your pet better fit into your lifestyle. We also have specific information on dog behavior and cat behavior.
Why Do People Surrender Pets?
While we receive a variety of excuses, some common reasons are:
| “He won’t mind me.” | “I don’t have time for him.” |
| “I can’t seem to housebreak/litter box train him.” | “He doesn’t get along with other animals.” |
| “I’m moving.” | “The kids won’t take care of him.” |
| “My landlord says no to pets.” | “She has fleas.” |
| “I have too many.” | “I can’t afford to take care of him.” |
| “My wife/child, etc, is allergic to her.” | “We got a divorce.” |
| “He tears up the house.” | “She barks all the time." |
| “I just got new carpet.” | “She gets hair all over the furniture.” |
